• Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
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• 제29권1호
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• pp.67-78
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• 1996

The purpose of this study was examine the general characteristics of relapsed pulmonary tuberculous patients (i.e. age, sex, weight, occupation, previous forms of treatment, drug sensitivity, and the frequency of relapse) in order to improve future treatments of tuberculosis as well as to perpetuate health education. The data was obtained from the medical records of 186 relapsed pulmonary tuberculosis patients who were registered for treatment at various public health offices in Seoul during the year of 1994. The major findings obtained from the study were as follows; 1) The male to female ratio of relapsed pulmonary tuberculous patients was about 7:3, more specifically 23.7% of the men and 30.9% of the women were between 20 and 29 years of age. 2) Comparing initial less aggravated states to relapsed states, patients with minimal X-ray findings later proved moderately advanced X-ray findings. Furthermore, patients with negative sputum AFB findings later proved positive sputum AFB findings. 3) Of the 186 patients studied, 91.9% suffered, relapse and 8.1% suffered 2 or more relapses. Of the patients who suffered at least 1 relapse, 54.8% received short-term treatment, 26.9% received long-term treatment, and 18.3% received treatment of an unknown during their initial tuberculosis treatment periods. 4) fifty five point four percent of the patients had no reaction to the drug treatment(not available), 25.9% of the patients had sensitive reaction to the drug treatment, 18.7% of the patients had resistant reaction to the- drug treatment. Drug resistance was higher in patients that exhibited positive X-ray findings as well as in patients that exhibited positive sputum AFB findings. furthermore, patients receiving treatment of an unknown nature(35.5%) exhibited higher drug resistance than those receiving short-term treatment(13.6%) and long-term treatment(17.0%). 5) Of the 160 patients who suffered relapses, 8.8% suffered a relapse within 1 year after treatment and 91.2% suffered a relapse at least 1 year after treatment. Furthermore, our study showed that women, under 30, who received short-term treatment and encounterd complications during their primary treatment suffered relapses faster than any other groups studied. In addition, minimal X-ray findings and sputum AFB findings were not correlated to the time relapse occured. Therefore, the seater efforts are needed to prevent relapsed pulmonary tuberculosis.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제80권1호
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• pp.45-51
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• 2017

Background: Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is a minimally invasive diagnostic method for mediastinal and hilar lymphadenopathy. This study aimed to investigate the incidence of fever following EBUS-TBNA. Methods: A total of 684 patients who underwent EBUS-TBNA from May 2010 to July 2012 at Seoul National University Hospital were retrospectively reviewed. The patients were evaluated for fever by a physician every 6-8 hours during the first 24 hours following EBUS-TBNA. Fever was defined as an increase in axillary body temperature over $37.8^{\circ}C$. Results: Fever after EBUS-TBNA developed in 110 of 552 patients (20%). The median onset time and duration of fever was 7 hours (range, 0.5-32 hours) after EBUS-TBNA and 7 hours (range, 1-52 hours), respectively, and the median peak body temperature was $38.3^{\circ}C$ (range, $137.8-39.9^{\circ}C$). In most patients, fever subsided within 24 hours; however, six cases (1.1%) developed fever lasting longer than 24 hours. Infectious complications developed in three cases (0.54%) (pneumonia, 2; mediastinal abscess, 1), and all three patients had diabetes mellitus. The number or location of sampled lymph nodes and necrosis of lymph node were not associated with fever after EBUS-TBNA. Multiple logistic regression analysis did not reveal any risk factors for developing fever after EBUS-TBNA. Conclusion: Fever is relatively common after EBUS-TBNA, but is transient in most patients. However, clinicians should be aware of the possibility of infectious complications among patients with diabetes mellitus.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제60권5호
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• pp.532-539
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• 2006

연구 배경 : 기관지 결핵은 폐결핵의 특이한 형태로, 폐결핵은 과거 50년에 비해서 줄어들고 있지만 기관지 결핵은 여전히 감소하지 않고 중요한 보건학적 문제로 남아 있다. 저자들은 폐결핵으로 진단을 받은 환자들에서 기관지 결핵의 동반율과 임상 증상, 흉부 방사선 소견, 기관지경 분류 소견에 따른 발생 빈도, 발생 위치, 항결핵 치료 시작 후 기관지경을 추적 검사한 환자들에서 기관지내의 협착과 같은 합병증의 동반 빈도에 대해서 조사를 하였다. 방 법 : 1999년 1월부터 2003년 12월까지 충남대학교 내과에서 활동성 폐결핵을 진단을 받은 환자를 대상으로 하였다. 환자가 폐결핵이 의심되거나 진단이 되면 2주 이내에 기관지 내시경을 시행하였고 병변이 있는 곳에서 기관지 세척솔 또는 기관지 점막생검술을 시행하였다. 결 과 : 1999년 1월부터 2003년 12월까지 충남대학교 병원 호흡기 내과에서 활동성 폐결핵으로 진단을 받은 환자는 총 699명이였다. 이중 458명에서 기관지 내시경을 시행하였고 51%인 234명에서 기관지 결핵이 동반하였다. 남자는 40.3%, 여자는 66.3%에서 기관지 결핵이 동반되었으며 20대 여성에서 기관지 결핵이 제일 많이 동반하였다. 가장 흔한 증상은 기침, 객담, 발열 등의 비 특이적 증상이었고 기관지내시경상 기관지 결핵의 아형중 부종-충혈형(36.8%)이 제일 흔히 관찰되었다. 흉부 방사선 소견으로는 반상 침윤을 보이는 경우가 제일 많았고 우 폐가 좌 폐보다 많이 발생하였다. 단일 부위로는 좌 상엽에서 제일 호발하였다. 58명에서 추적 기관지 내시경 검사를 하였고 대부분의 환자에서 큰 후유증 없이 잘 나았다. 그러나 8명에서 기관 및 주 기관지에 협착이 남았고 6명은 잔유병변이 남아 있어서 치료를 연장 하였다. 결 론 : 폐결핵 환자에서 기관지 결핵의 병발은 여전히 높으며 젊은 여성에서 만성적인 기침이 지속될 때 기관지 결핵을 의심해서 기관지 내시경을 실시하여야 한다. 또한 치료 도중에 기관지 내시경의 추적검사를 통해 후유증의 정도와 치료 종결의 결정에 도움을 받을 수 있을 것으로 생각된다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.683-690
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• 1990

This study is based on an analysis of 76 cases of bronchiectasis treated by pulmonary resection at the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, School of Medicine, Keimyung University from September, 1978, to February, 1989. There were 37 males and 39 females, and their age raged from 7 to 75 years, with 66 cases (87.7%) between 10 and 39 years. The past history included mealses(36/8%), frequent URI (26.3%), pulmonary tuberculosis(23.7%), and pneumonia or bronchitis (21.1%). The main clinical symptoms were cough(90.8%), purulent sputum(88.2%), hemoptysis(64.5%). The preperative diagnosis was made by bronchography. Thirty-five cylindrical, 16 cystic, 1 varicose and 20 mixed types of bronchiectasis were noted. The majority of the cases had disease in the dependent portion of the lung. Various types of pulmonary resection were performed. Early complications developed in 10 cases(13.2%), but no operative death. THe follow-up ranged from 10 months to 137 months. In 57 cases having resection of all bronchiectatic lesion, 48(84.2%) had excellent or improved conditions, but 5(8.8%), unchanged. In 19 cases whom not all demonstrable disease removed, 14(73.7%) had excellent or improved conditions, but 3(15.8%0, unchanged.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제45권2호
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• pp.110-115
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• 2012

Background: Pneumonectomy remains the ultimate curative treatment modality for destroyed lung caused by tuberculosis despite multiple risks involved in the procedure. We retrospectively evaluated patients who underwent pneumonectomy for treatment of sequelae of pulmonary tuberculosis to determine the risk factors of early and long-term outcomes. Materials and Methods: Between January 1980 and December 2008, pneumonectomy or pleuropneumonectomy was performed in 73 consecutive patients with destroyed lung caused by tuberculosis. There were 48 patients with empyema (12 with bronchopleural fistula [BPF]), 11 with aspergilloma and 7 with multidrug resistant tuberculosis. Results: There were 5 operative mortalities (6.8%). One patient had intraoperative uncontrolled arrhythmia, one had a postoperative cardiac arrest, and three had postoperative respiratory failure. A total of 29 patients (39.7%) suffered from postoperative complications. Twelve patients (16.7%) were found to have postpneumonectomy empyema (PPE), 4 patients had wound infections (5.6%), and 7 patients required re-exploration due to postoperative bleeding (9.7%). The prevalence of PPE increased in patients with preoperative empyema (p=0.019). There were five patients with postoperative BPF, four of which occurred in right-side operation. The only risk factor for BPF was the right-side operation (p=0.023). The 5- and 10-year survival rates were 88.9% and 76.2%, respectively. The risk factors for late deaths were old age (${\geq}50$ years, p=0.02) and low predicted postoperative forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) (< 1.2 L, p=0.02). Conclusion: Although PPE increases in patients with preoperative empyema and postoperative BPF increases in right-side operation, the mortality rates and long-term survival rates were found to be satisfactory. However, the follow-up care for patients with low predicted postoperative FEV1 should continue for prevention and early detection of pulmonary complication related to impaired pulmonary function.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제71권3호
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• pp.202-209
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• 2011

Background: A tuberculous destroyed lung is sequelae of pulmonary tuberculosis and causes various respiratory symptoms and pulmonary dysfunction. The patients with a tuberculous destroyed lung account for a significant portion of those with chronic lung disease in Korea. However, few reports can be found in the literature. We investigated the computed tomography (CT) findings in a tuberculous destroyed lung and the correlation with lung function. Methods: A retrospective analysis was carried out for 44 patients who were diagnosed with a tuberculous destroyed lung at the Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital between January 2004 and December 2009. Results: A chest CT scan showed various thoracic sequelae of tuberculosis. In lung parenchymal lesions, there were cicatrization atelectasis in 37 cases (84.1%) and emphysema in 13 cases. Bronchiectasis (n=39, 88.6%) was most commonly found in airway lesions. The mean number of destroyed bronchopulmonary segments was 7.7 (range, 4~14). The most common injured segment was the apicoposterior segment of the left upper lobe (n=36, 81.8%). In the pulmonary function test, obstructive ventilatory defects were observed in 31 cases (70.5%), followed by a mixed (n=7) and restrictive ventilatory defect (n=5). The number of destroyed bronchopulmonary segments showed a significant negative correlation with forced vital capacity (FVC), % predicted (r=-0.379, p=0.001) and forced expiratory volume in one second ($FEV_1$), % predicted (r=-0.349, p=0.020). After adjustment for age and smoking status (pack-years), the number of destroyed segments also showed a significant negative correlation with FVC, % predicted (B=-0.070, p=0.014) and $FEV_1$, % predicted (B=-0.050, p=0.022). Conclusion: Tuberculous destroyed lungs commonly showed obstructive ventilatory defects, possibly due to bronchiectasis and emphysema. There was negative correlation between the extent of destruction and lung function.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제49권1호
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• pp.99-104
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• 2000

폐혈관종증은 그 원인이 알려지지 않은 매우 드문 질환으로 폐와 그 주위 조직을 침범하는 미세혈관들의 증식을 특징으로 한다. 조직학적으로는 모세혈관 혈관종증과 해면상 혈관종증으로 나뉘는데, 많은 환자들이 보고되었다. 저자들은 우측어깨의 통증을 주소로 내원한 21세 남자 환자에서 해면상 폐혈관종증을 진단하고 1년간의 interferon alfa-2a치료를 시행하여 임상적, 방사선학적 호전을 경험하였다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제63권4호
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• pp.362-367
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• 2007

폐경기 여성에서 호르몬 대체요법은 폐경기 증상의 경감, 골다공증에 의한 골절, 대장암의 위험도 감소 등의 효과가 인정되어 왔다. 현재도 많은 폐경기 여성에게 사용되어지고 있는 치료법이다. 그러나 그에 따른 부작용 또한 점차 밝혀지며 연구 되고 있다. 이러한 부작용 중 생명을 위협 할 수 있는 폐색전증은 호르몬요법을 사용할시 항상 각별한 주의를 요한다. 폐경기 호르몬대체요법이 필요할 경우 심부정맥혈전증과 폐색전증의 다른 위험인자나 환경적 요인 등을 가진 환자에게 그 사용에 있어 더욱 주위를 기울여야 한다. 또한 폐색전증의 가장 많은 증상인 호흡기 증상이 있을 경우 즉시 적절한 평가와 치료가 필요하다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제52권4호
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• pp.405-410
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• 2002

저자들은 37세 여자환자에서 반복적인 구강궤양 증상 외에 베체트병을 진단하는데 필요한 특별한 주증상이 없이 폐동맥류의 발현으로 용의형 베체트병에 의한 폐혈관합병증의 병발임을 알게된 본 증례를 통해, 드물지만 특별한 병력이 없이 폐동맥류가 발현된 환자에서 베체트병의 폐침범 가능성을 고려하여야 함을 문헌고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제66권5호
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• pp.370-373
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• 2009

폐동맥 색전증은 적절한 치료를 하지 않으면 사망률이 30%에 이르는 치명적인 질환이다. 장기간의 부동 상태, 수술, 악성 종양 등이 흔한 위험 인자이나, 크론병과 같은 염증성 장질환 또한 드물지만 폐동맥 혈전증을 일으킨다고 알려져 있다. 저자들은 3년 전 혈변과 설사로 크론병을 진단받고 재발 및 관해를 반복하던 25세 남자에서 폐동맥 색전증이 병발한 드문 예를 경험하였기에 증례 보고를 하는 바이다.